# Escape Lab - Episode 1 — Can you escape the lab?

> Two-player online escape room game set in a mad scientist's lab. (iPhone/iPad app by Avner Hadash.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-lab-episode-1/id1565150724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Avner Hadash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565150726)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 318 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.2 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-lab-episode-1/id1565150724/reviews.md

## What is Escape Lab?

A lovely evening takes an evil twist, as you wake up locked up in the lab of the psychopathic Dr. Holmes. Can you and your partner escape the lab before the time runs out and you become his next human guinea pigs?

Escape Lab is a free escape room game for 2 players. It is played online, with the two players either physically sitting together or playing in their own houses. The game requires constant communication (e.g. voice call) to be played.

* Witness the horrid experiments conducted by Dr. Holmes, and use all your wit to avoid ending up in one of them
* Play with a friend, spouse, or a family member
* Cooperate to solve puzzles and escape the lab
* Dark, scary atmosphere with beautiful graphics
* Interact with objects by tapping on them. Join your partner by tapping on the Partner Location icon on the top left
* It takes about 1-1.5 hours to escape, and the game can be stopped and resumed later

Looking for the one-player version?
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1573266051

## Key features

- Cooperative 2-player gameplay
- Online play with remote friends
- Solve puzzles to escape
- Dark and scary atmosphere
- Interactive objects
- Save and resume progress

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkthrough | $0.99 | one-time |
| Walkthrough + Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| RECON package | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Escape Lab?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🤝 Great for playing with a partner
- 💡 Creative and engaging puzzles
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 💯 Highly recommended for couples
- ✨ Innovative co-op mechanics
- 🤩 Immersive escape room experience
- 🎉 Good for date nights
- 👍 Well-designed puzzles
- 🚀 Seamless multiplayer experience

**Cons**

- 😩 Difficult puzzles without hints
- 😵 Too much reliance on trial and error
- 📉 Graphics could be better
- ⏳ Can be slow at times
- 🤔 Some puzzles lack logic
- 🚧 Frustrating end-game puzzles
- 💸 Paid version of game is disliked

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Servers unavailable
- Cannot get code for second player
- Disconnection issues
- Sound bugs
- Lights not synced
- Magnates disappear
- Glass for code appears before game end
- App crashes unexpectedly
- Game crashes on player 1 selection
- Constant crashing
- Bugs leading to inability to get important tools
- Server error messages
- Game not working for two players
- Player 1 not showing code for Player 2
- Crashing when returning or clicking second time

**Most requested features**

- More storyline
- More chapters/episodes
- Ads instead of cost for more downloads
- Clues for hidden search items

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-lab-episode-1/id1565150724/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Avis

*2026-07-11*

Excellent jeu coopératif, assez complet et complexe. A tester !

### 5/5 — Sehr schönes PaarSpiel

*2026-06-02*

empfehlenswert

### 5/5 — Fun brain game for partners

*2026-05-22*

I had fun playing with my bf :’))

### 1/5 — Trop difficile

*2026-05-03*

Beaucoup trop compliqué ! (Même en regardant des astuces sur YouTube)
N’installez pas !!!

### 5/5 — Good time playing with girlfriend

*2026-04-04*

Little bit hard but girlfriend is smart

### 1/5 — Scam alert

*2026-03-05*

Biggest scam ever. In app purchases and ad spam.

### 5/5 — Great little game

*2025-09-22*

For a free game, really fun. Nice that you can play with a friend, seamlessly. The server is responsive, game is fun

### 4/5 — Super Spiel!

*2025-09-19*

Dieses Spiel ist sehr zu empfehlen, vorallem wenn man zu zweit ist. Die Rätsel sind die perfekte Mischung zwischen leichter Verzweiflung und der genau richtigen Portion Adrenalin und Euphorie. Ich würde es immer weiterempfehlen!

### 1/5 — Dommage

*2025-08-14*

Grave bien mais fallait mettre le 2 payant gros, t’en paies les pots cassés ma gueule

### 5/5 — Hard but good

*2025-08-11, version 1.997*

It was hard tbh but i really enjoy with my partner i use cheat a little bit by watch on youtube because i cant find the clue.

## Frequently asked questions about Escape Lab

### What is Escape Lab - Episode 1?

Escape Lab - Episode 1 is a free, online escape room game designed for two players. Players are locked in the lab of a psychopathic doctor and must work together to solve puzzles and escape before time runs out.

### How do I play Escape Lab - Episode 1?

You can play with a friend, spouse, or family member. The game requires constant communication, such as a voice call, as players can be in the same room or playing from their own homes. You'll need to cooperate to solve puzzles and interact with objects.

### Is Escape Lab - Episode 1 free to play?

Yes, Escape Lab - Episode 1 is a free escape room game. However, it does feature in-app purchases and advertisements.

### How long does it take to complete the game?

The game typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. You can also stop and resume your progress later if needed.

### Can I play Escape Lab - Episode 1 alone?

This particular episode, 'Escape Lab - Episode 1', is designed for two players. There is a separate one-player version available, which you can find through the provided link in the app description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.997 — 2023-03-16

Upgraded game engine.

### 1.994 — 2022-12-04

Added clues

### 0.992 — 2022-06-28

Fixed orientation issue

### 0.98 — 2021-09-23

Bug and stability fixes.

### 0.95 — 2021-08-23

Updated in-apps and ads for iOS 14.

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## More apps by Avner Hadash

- [Escape Lab - Episode 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-lab-episode-2/id1572418749)
- [Escape Lab: Single Player(Ep1)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-lab-single-playerep1/id1573266051)

All apps by Avner Hadash: https://appshunter.io/developer/1565150726

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